Forage Safely This Fall Season
Wild edibles can be very healthy for you; unfortunately, the process of harvesting wild food can also be risky, it is imperative to be knowledgeable before harvesting and eating wild food.
Cold and Flu Season are Coming: A Letter from Public Health
Cold and flu season is rapidly approaching. Your public health team wants to prepare you for that time of year. We hope to empower you to take charge of your healthcare with knowledge and confidence.
Awareness for Men’s Health and Alzheimer’s Disease
These habits, shared by the Alzheimer’s Association, can lower the risk of cognitive decline and possibly dementia. Start now; it’s never too late!
Listening and Learning Sessions – Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
Learn how our Native community can resist silence with awareness, education and commitment to protecting one another against violence.
Beware of Hidden Dangers in Receding Flood Water
Extreme flooding in Douglas County and elsewhere in the Cow Creek Umpqua Tribal Service area on Sunday and Monday has left behind not just a mess, but some hidden dangers. As […]
Heart Attack Symptoms: Know What’s a Medical Emergency
Whether the symptoms seem obvious or are more subtle, take them seriously and get immediate medical care.
Understanding Antioxidants: What They Are and Why They Matter
Antioxidants are natural compounds found in many foods that help protect our bodies from damage caused by free radicals.
An Update on COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) predicts that there will be a summer wave of COVID-19 cases due to a new strain of the coronavirus.
Moving and Grooving Through Summer
A Treat to Sweeten a Day and Connect with Friends and Family These warm summer days can take us many directions: a garden, a dance meetup, a walking group, or […]
National Health Observances in March: Colorectal Cancer, Nutrition, HIV/AIDS
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness and understanding about colorectal cancer – the third most common [...]
